New Zealand Minister Erica Stanford revealed an additional $6 million in cost overruns on an immigration IT project. The total known cost has risen to at least $39 million, with ministry uncertainty about the full expenses.
New Zealand's Education Minister Erica Stanford is preparing to take a social media ban bill for under-16s to Cabinet as Act leader David Seymour criticizes the proposal, comparing it to a "dog with fleas." The National Party remains uncertain whether Act and NZ First will support the legislation.
Paul Henry began a voter tour on 2026-07-25 as part of ACT Party's campaign, highlighting the party's three-strikes law legacy while advocating for higher nurse wages, increased productivity, reduced public service, and lower government debt. Henry used the tour to articulate the party's policy priorities.
On 23 July 2026, New Zealand media revisited a past political game after Paul Henry's 'shoot, shag, marry' row, recalling a 2023 The Project segment where Chris Hipkins chose to 'kick' David Seymour in a similar politicians' version. The incident brought renewed attention to provocative interview games.